John Spratt: “The authorization act calls for $9 billion more in the fiscal year 2004 than his budget in this year's request.”

Mr. Speaker, the reconciliation bill before us does more than advance the cause of health care. It makes a landmark investment in education, one that will make college more affordable for millions of students, and all without adding a dime…

This year, Congress has passed and the President has signed into law a $787 billion recovery package to spur demand and create 3 million new jobs.

We are the Budget Committee, not the Energy Committee, and it is not our job to draft energy bills.

He is very helpful to us. Has been. A wonderful individual to work with.